 After a year of hard work of growth, we return to Pine Mountain Village. This event marks a milestone for us. The 2006 Pine Mountain Wine Festival was the first article written for redwinebuzz.com. |
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Pine Mountain Village, the commercial center of a private mountain community in Kern County is located some 40 miles east of Santa Barbara (map). Pine Mountain Club is a small, private, community with a full-time population of around 600 (larger in peak season). This picturesque community in the San Emigdio Mountain Range in Kern County will be the site of the Wine in the Pines 2007 wine festival featuring Central Coast wineries and restaurants. redwinebuzz.com will be there to cover the festivities and to share in the fun.
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The name of this year's festival and its organizers are different, but many wineries present last year are returning and some newcomers will be present as well (List of wineries). To date, over 30 wineries and 6 restaurants have confirmed their participation. The festival will consist of several events: a dinner on Friday June 8th, the main tasting event in the Village Center on Saturday June 9th (noon to 4 pm) followed by a wine auction, and a Pro-Am golf tournament followed by a luncheon on Sunday, June 10th (Event Schedule). A "wine art" show of work by Jill Targer, Donalee Nelson, and other local artists is also planned. |
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Last year, wineries were pouring at individual booths set up in the Pine Mountain Village Center. |
Wine in the Pines 2007 will be hosted by the Pine Mountain Club Property Owners Association, Inc., along with the Pine Mountain Club Commercial Property Owners' Association, the Pine Mountain Village Merchants Association and the Pine Mountain Club Wine Society. Representatives from those organizations make up the festival's Steering Committee which is organizing the festival.
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Bakersfield-based Fat Daddy Blues Band, providing musical entertainment. At the time of the this article's publication, organizers were still working to book locally-based Lanny Ray and the Reels. Also this year's tickets ($45 presale, $55 at the door) will include appetizers provided by Wine Cottage Bistro, Testa Catering (Dino's Deli,) and Chef Rick's. This is an important feature of any festival, as food not only compliments wine but slows down in the absorption of alcohol. The Hitching Post, Casmalia which will also be selling grilled steaks at the event. (list of attending Chefs). |
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Fat Daddy Blues Band plays blues and rock numbers. |
Local restaurants and venues will be open as well, so visitors will be able to purchase their goods as well. The organizers tell us that the layout for the Saturday tasting will wind through the Village Center, encompassing a greater area then last year's event. Greater supplies of drinking water will be on hand than there were provided last year. Although most businesses accept credit cards, and some usually accept checks, visitors should also bring ample cash, as the village has only one ATM.
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Another addition, which we at redwinebuzz.com embrace fully is encouraging the wine enthusiasts at the event to practice responsible tasting: spit cups and collection buckets will be provided. Wine is so much more a beautiful thing when one retains the capacity to taste it. The wine auction will also give some down time to those planning to drive home that day. A fun wine trivia game will be presented by redwinebuzz.com. We will also collect ballots for "The People's Favorites" - an informal poll of the favorite white and red wine as well as the "Best Decorated Booth". |
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The atmosphere in the Village Center is always festive. |
Wineries have their schedules packed with festivals, but many keep returning to Pine Mountain Village. "This is one of my favorite events, not only because of the participants and high caliber of consumers, but because it is such a great setting" says Norman Beko, owner and winemaker of Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard & Winery. Gary Burk, Costa de Oro winemaker says: "I am truly looking forward to this year's Pine Mountain festival. The setting is beautiful and the people behind the festival are passionate about running a great event". Restaurants participating this year are also excited to be part of the festivities: "As a member of the Santa Maria Valley Wine Country Association it is an honor to be able to provide food to accompany the award winning wines from the Central Coast with a focus in the Santa Maria Valley. Chef Troy Tolbert, formerly of the Bradley Ogden restaurant group, will provide yummy tastes to WOW the guests" says Rebecca Jacobs, co-owner of Wine Cottage Bistro.
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The Wine in the Pines 2007 festival is a fundraiser with net proceeds slated to help improve Pine Mountain Club fire and emergency services. This event also marks an important milestone for redwinebuzz.com as we celebrate our first anniversary. We hope to see you there! You may purchase tickets at the door or on the festival's site. For those who would like to spend the weekend in the area, cabin rentals are available through: Jennings Resort Rentals and Pine Mountain Rentals. Expect updates and a follow up story coming soon. |
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